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All Vista versions to ship on single disc

September 22, 2006 Users will be able to upgrade between versions just by purchasing a new product key. TAGS: product key, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft to nix some Net product activation

February 25, 2005 Starting with software on PCs from the top 20 makers, the company plans to allow Windows activation over the phone only. TAGS: product activation, product key, authenticity, customer service representative, certificate, memo, OEM, Microsoft Windows XP, representative, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task

March 30, 2007 From the box to the code, Redmond is clamping down, forcing pirates to go to greater lengths to create "Frankenbuilds" that can evade detection. Photo: Staying ahead of pirates TAGS: product key, activation, antipiracy, validation, piracy, Microsoft Windows Vista, check, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

April 12, 2007 Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog. TAGS: product activation, OEM, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, product key, Microsoft Windows Vista, security feature, post, blog, hacker, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security, Microsoft Windows

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